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News 12 | Long Island | Ct Father Wants Heart Screenings For Student Athletes Why Some Doctors Are Pushing Back
6+ hour, 34+ min ago (478+ words) May 1, 2026, 9: 40 PM Connecticut students may soon need a clean bill of heart health to play sports. State lawmakers voted on Friday night to require cardiac screening for all student-athletes beginning in the fall of 2027. One local father fought for the…...
Bridgeport councilman arrested again on ballot tampering allegations
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (68+ words) Nov 21, 2025, 6: 50 AM Bridgeport officials say a city councilman is facing more ballot tampering charges this morning. Alfredo Castillo was arrested for the fourth time. According to an arrest warrant, a woman says Castillo told her who to vote for and…...
Residents around Westchester shaken by 2. 3-magnitude earthquake
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (112+ words) Mar 10, 2026, 6: 44 PM The U. S. Geological Survery says the earthquake occured at around 10: 17 a. m. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said the county's emergency department had not recieved any reports of operational impacts or damage to infrastructure, including at the closed Indian Point Nuclear…...
Jersey Shore border war: Seaside Park annexes South Seaside Park from Berkeley Township
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (251+ words) Mar 31, 2026, 7: 52 AM Berkeley Township residents who live in the South Seaside Park neighborhood can soon drop the word "South," and change their addresses to read "Seaside Park," joining their neighbors just yards to the north. The unanimous vote from the…...
Raul Valle hires new attorney for round 2 of case in Jimmy Mc Grath's death
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (387+ words) Jan 6, 2026, 6: 11 PM In court Tuesday, Crosland asked for a continuance until March 25 so he can file some motions in the case. The request was granted without objection from the state. Crosland spoke with reporters after the brief hearing and said…...
Sen. Blumenthal criticizes Trump administration funding request for war in Iran
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (74+ words) Mar 21, 2026, 8: 20 AM Sen. Richard Blumenthal says a new funding request from the Trump administration to pay for the war in Iran is a "non-starter". Three warships have been deployed as thousands of U. S. marines are heading to the Middle East, according…...
Orange man convicted of first-degree murder in 2018 stalking and stabbing of ex-girlfriend
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (218+ words) Mar 26, 2026, 5: 34 AM An Orange man has been convicted of first-degree murder in the 2018 fatal stabbing of his ex-girlfriend. Following a six-day trial, an Essex County jury found Ahigjah Broomes, 29, guilty of first-degree murder, third-degree possession of a weapon for an…...
Stratford man with prior domestic violence arrest charged with girlfriend's murder after calling 911 on himself
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (454+ words) Oct 21, 2025, 6: 11 AM A Stratford man is now charged with murder for the deadly stabbing of his long-time girlfriend after he called 911 to report himself, according to Stratford police. "Around 7 last night, the dispatch center received a call from Mr. Mulvey…...
Burn ban in effect across New York state
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (139+ words) Oct 3, 2025, 5: 17 PM The weather has been beautiful, but beautiful weather means dry conditions. As a result, there's an increased risk for fires. The governor announced a burn ban that will be in effect until Oct. 15. Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine…...
Congestion pricing continues as MTA appeals Trump administration's decision
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (254+ words) Dec 29, 2025, 11: 42 AM Despite hopes from some that congestion pricing in New York City might end, drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street must still pay a $9 toll'at least for now. Gov. Kathy Hochul has confirmed that toll cameras will remain active…...